Inflammation in Atherosclerosis: Current Advances
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2024 | Viewed by 662
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Atherosclerosis is a chronic condition and is the main underlying cause of cardiovascular disease. The development and pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and its clinical consequences (e.g., myocardial infarction and ischemic stroke) are at the crossroads between metabolism and inflammation. Several current treatment therapies target the lowering of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL) levels. However, there are still a vast number of patients who experience cardiovascular complications. This residual risk is believed to be caused by persistent low-grade inflammation. In recent years, drugs targeting inflammation have been tested in randomized clinical trials with promising results. Pharmacological interventions targeting inflammation may provide new, better treatment outcomes and prevent future cardiac events. Still, there is a lack of knowledge of the molecular mechanisms of inflammation in atherosclerosis and how to target these pathways therapeutically.
This Special Issue will focus on future advancements in the mechanisms and regulation of inflammation in atherosclerosis.
Dr. Tuva B. Dahl
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- inflammation
- atherosclerosis
- cardiovascular disease
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